Operational Responsibilities
- Assisting in the preparation of the annual audit plan for the entities covered.
- Assist the Senior Manager/Manager Developing the resource model for executing the audits for the audit plan.
- Deliver audits assigned in individual capacity and/or along with the team as per the AXA internal audit standards. This would also include maintenance of work papers.
- Assist the Head of Audit/Senior Manager in periodic quality review of work papers to ensure adherence to AXA IA standards with regards to maintenance of work papers.
- Work closely with the management in following up for implementation of management action plans and getting them closed as per the defined timelines.
- Assist in providing training to new comers of the team in terms of AXA values, delivering audits, maintaining work papers etc.
- Work closely along with resources of India Internal Audit (IIA) team in enhancing the audit team's positioning and value addition to the business on an ongoing basis.
- Actively identify and implement opportunities to improve the quality and timeliness of audit delivery.
- Assist in timely and qualitative delivery of MI to region / group as well Board / Audit Committee work papers.
- Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with middle / senior management of the entity.
- Develop a strong professional network outside AXA which would assist IIA team in identifying emerging risks, suggesting changes to the operational processes etc.
- Actively participate in the various initiatives of IIA.
Service Level Management
- Deliver in accordance with agreed key performance metrics of turnaround time, quality, productivity etc.
2. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Education and Experience
- Chartered Accountant with 2-3 years of post-qualification experience in internal audit. Even candidates with other certifications like CIA, CISA can be considered.
- Read and write knowledge of French language will be an added advantage
- Prior experience in and Audit firm and having technical expertise in planning and managing audit or performing risk audit.
- Experience in a Shared Service Centre environment can also be considered
- Ability to interact with all layers in the finance organization at group and entity level.
- Ability to speak up and to propose improvements in processes,
Key Skills and Competencies
- Strong Customer Relationship management skills
- Able to work autonomously with little or no guidance.
- Prior experience to manage teams and variety of stakeholders
- Good logical, analytical and problem solving abilities
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively
- Ability to identify issues and risks and propose resolution
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Technical Competencies
- Prior experience in and Audit firm and having technical expertise in planning and managing audit.
- Read and write knowledge of French language will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of working on Testing Tools like ICON or any other similar tool will be preferable.
- Insurance Industry experience
- Exposure to accounting applications used for record to close, reporting and consolidation activities required
- Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP is essential.
- Good knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Word and Excel required
- Ability to perform tasks on multiple computer applications
Language Skills
- Fluency in English - speaking, reading and writing
- French language expertise will be an advantage.
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